[Arm-netbook] CC3000 Wi-Fi for MCU

[jonsmirl at gmail.com]

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM, jonsmirl at gmail.com <jonsmirl at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM, Bari Ari <bari at onelabs.com> wrote:
>> On 01/23/2012 06:33 PM, jonsmirl at gmail.com wrote:
>>> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Bari Ari<bari at onelabs.com>  wrote:
>>>> TI's new chip can bring Wi-Fi to your toaster
>>>> http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/TI-SimpleLink-WiFi-CC3000/
>>>>
>>>> http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC3000_Wi-Fi_for_MCU#TI_Platforms
>>>>
>>>> So this plus an i7 and you have a toaster....
>>>>
>>>> ....but seriously if the modules are actually a few $$ this might be a
>>>> good fit.
>>> Nobody has any pricing for it yet. Post when you find out.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> The Murata wifi oem modules are <$5 and will have to be less for them to
>> make it into appliances.

BTW, this is the wrong module type for the EOMA project. This wifi
module is designed to have a microcontroller as the host, not a full
blown processor. For a full size processor running a real OS the
Ralink chips are a cheaper option. You can do them on your own PCB for
under $2.50.

>
> Where can I see this? we have an application for these modules.  We
> are using FCC approved OEM Ralink USB sticks currently. We can buy
> them for about $4.50 in Q1000. I'd like to get rid of the bulky USB
> hardware.
>
> Or is this quantity 100M type pricing? Most OEM wifi modules on the
> market are at least $10. Do you have a link? I've been hoping for
> cheaper wifi modules.
>
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